Hessmer, Louisiana facts for kids
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Hessmer, Louisiana
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Location of Hessmer in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Avoyelles |
| Incorporated | 1955 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 772 |
| • Density | 933.49/sq mi (360.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-34015 |
Hessmer is a small village located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 802 people lived there.
A Look Back: Hessmer's History
Hessmer got its name in 1902. A powerful railroad businessman named William Edenborn named the local train station "Hessmer." Later, in 1955, Hessmer officially became a village.
Where is Hessmer?
Hessmer is located at these coordinates: 31°3′17″N 92°7′16″W / 31.05472°N 92.12111°W. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 2.1 square kilometers (0.83 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Hessmer?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 433 | — | |
| 1970 | 454 | 4.8% | |
| 1980 | 743 | 63.7% | |
| 1990 | 578 | −22.2% | |
| 2000 | 642 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 802 | 24.9% | |
| 2020 | 772 | −3.7% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 642 people living in Hessmer. These people made up 280 households and 176 families.
Most people in the village were White (91.43%). There were also African American (6.70%) and Native American (1.56%) residents. A small number of people (0.31%) were from two or more races.
About 27.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (50.7%) were married couples living together. About 32.9% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Hessmer was 35 years old. About 23.8% of the population was under 18. Around 14.0% of residents were 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Hessmer para niños
